IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Job Description

The client is seeking a senior project manager to manage the procurement and implementation of a Statewide IT project

The client is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead the implementation of complex IT Project(s)

The client is seeking a senior project manager to manage the implementation of a statewide HIV Medication Assistance(HMAP) IT project. This lead project management role will work with the selected vendor and client resources to complete implementation of the system. This position will be responsible for working with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, and business program resources to execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations. This position will manage the day to day activities for the project and complete all input to the client Project Management (Touchdown) system.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expenditures
Developing and maintaining all required project management artifacts following PMBOK guidelines and client Methodology
Supervising implementation activities, ensuring that project plans and schedules are established and maintained, ensuring that deliverables are completed timely and accurately
Establishing project governance, conducting formal presentations, coordinating with all project stakeholders and ensure that appropriate project controls are instituted
Serving as an IT management liaison to the business client

Skills:
Results-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent IT Project Management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
Solid Leadership, facilitation, presentation, team building and change management skills to influence and guide cross functional teams required
Healthcare related experience is required
Knowledge of Public Health HMAP Program is preferred
Ability to act independently with sound business judgment and thrive in environment with diverse communication styles
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple work streams with aggressive (and sometimes competing) timelines

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Project management experience, preferably with large, complex automation implementation efforts - Required - 10 Years
Demonstrated Project Management experience on system deployments with multiple clients. - Required - 10 Years
Proven track record of delivering projects and work streams with aggressive timelines and deliver within scope ,budget and schdeule - Required - 10 Years
Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availability. - Required - 10 Years
Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications. - Required - 7 Years
Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. - Required - 3 Years
Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills. - Required - 3 Years
Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project) - Required - 7 Years
Experience with MS Office and SharePoint.. - Required - 7 Years
Demonstrated experience with both Waterfall and Agile Projects - Required - 5 Years
Demonstrated experience with vendor management on a large IT project/system implementation - Required - 8 Years
Demonstrate technical architecture/infrastructure knowledge and experience, including experience with multiple hardware platforms and operating system - Required - 8 Years
Demonstrate technical knowledge and analysis skills with hands-on experience in development, data base design, and web-based technologies - Required - 8 Years
Knowledge of healthcare systems with an emphasis on public health programs and communicable diseases - Required - 5 Years
Extensive understanding of SharePoint end user experience, sites, libraries, lists and groups - Highly desired - 3 Years
Healthcare related experience - Required - 7 Years
Experience leading and Implementing COTS and SAAS Projects - Desired - 7 Years

Notes:
Hybrid

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.